For £25 you get a lot of jacket as the Result Performance R150J has a fleece lining stitched inside, unlike anything else featured here. This makes it warmer than the others and therefore ideal in winter. The fabric feels pretty robust too. The front zip gets a double stormflap to keep the wind and rain out, while two huge pockets would be ideal for warming wee hands on a cold winter’s day. The hood has a volume adjuster and can be rolled into the collar. There are reflective tabs on the front of the jacket too. This jacket is a good choice for winter. But the biggest problem with the Result Performance R150J is that the jacket is heavy and bulky – which is a real drawback if the parent ends up carrying it all day! It is also very warm, which is great in winter, but not ideal for warmer weather. A separate fleece and waterproof would offer a more flexible approach. There is not much scope to fine-tune the fit either as there is no hem drawcord or cuff adjustment.

The Result Performance R155J Junior is half the price of many of the children’s jackets in this review. Bargain! It comes in at a very respectable weight too and packs down small so you won’t mind carrying it for your children during dry spells. Reflective piping wraps around the whole jacket at waist level so it is easily picked out in the dark from any direction. The body has a hem drawcord to lock out draughts and a full-length front zip with an external stormflap. There are two large chest pockets that are very easy to access. The hood can be rolled down and secured at the collar, and it has a peak. The garment also contains over 25 per cent recycled materials. But the Result Performance R155J Junior’s hood is the major drawback here though as it has no adjustment at all, and the large peak could be a problem without it. Other jackets’ hoods have elastication and volume adjustment. As it is likely that the hood will be required this is a major flaw in my view.

The Result Performance R155J Junior is half the price of many of the children’s jackets in this review. Bargain! It comes in at a very respectable weight too and packs down small so you won’t mind carrying it for your children during dry spells. Reflective piping wraps around the whole jacket at waist level so it is easily picked out in the dark from any direction. The body has a hem drawcord to lock out draughts and a full-length front zip with an external stormflap. There are two large chest pockets that are very easy to access. The hood can be rolled down and secured at the collar, and it has a peak. The garment also contains over 25 per cent recycled materials. But the Result Performance R155J Junior’s hood is the major drawback here though as it has no adjustment at all, and the large peak could be a problem without it. Other jackets’ hoods have elastication and volume adjustment. As it is likely that the hood will be required this is a major flaw in my view.

The sleeves were a nice length and waist adjusters are useful on a body this long. Loses marks for the shallow hood and heavy, stiff fabric which wasn’t easy to move in. Although it weighs a ton and is very bulky in the pack, it kept some heavy rain out and will probably last a while. Not very breathable but does have a good selection of pockets.

VITAL STATSColours: Black/grey, mustard/navy, navy/grey, royal/blackSizes: XS-XXXLFabric: Ripstop Taslon with PU coatingKey features: Taped seams, adjustable hood, drawcord waist, storm flap, multi-pocketsWeight: 1,015gWomen’s version: UnisexContact: 01206 865605, www.resultperformance.comVerdict: A jacket to be worn every day, but definitely not one to bury in the bottom of the rucksack in case of a shower. Better for less strenuous walking.

This general-purpose waterproof jacket has a longer style than some, which just about allows access to base pockets while wearing a rucksack; mesh lining adds comfort; two map-sized chest pockets; low price is main attraction. But 1130g is very heavy; fabric is very stiff; wraparound chin sections flap about unless battened down; hood does not move with the head as well as others.

Verdict: The low price is the only attraction here, but try and spend more if you can as you’ll get a much better jacket